Mechanical Fitter

Job description

Job Overview

We are seeking a skilled and safety-conscious Mechanical Fitter to join our engineering team within our high-care food manufacturing facility. In this role, you will carry out general mechanical fitting duties, including removal of machinery and loading machinery ready for install at a different site.

Because you will be working at heights and moving heavy machinery components, a valid IPAF license, CSCS card, and Telehandler license are mandatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• General Fitting Duties: Repair, overhaul, and install mechanical components, including conveyor systems, pumps, gearboxes, valves, and pneumatic systems.
• Specialised Equipment Operation: Safely operate a telehandler to transport heavy machinery components and utilize mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) for high-level maintenance.
• Hygiene & Food Safety: Maintain strict compliance with food safety standards (HACCP) and ensure all engineering work is conducted in a clean, hygienic manner that prevents product contamination.
• Health & Safety: Adhere to strict site safety rules, including Lockout-Tagout (LOTO) procedures and working-at-height permits.

⚙️ Requirements & Qualifications

Essential Certification

• CSCS Card: Valid card demonstrating site safety awareness.
• IPAF Licence: Categories 3a (Mobile Vertical) and 3b (Mobile Boom).
• Telehandler Licence: Valid NPORS or CPCS card for telescopic handlers.

Experience & Skills

• Proven experience working as a Mechanical Fitter
• Prior experience within a food, beverage, FMCG, or pharmaceutical environment is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of conveyors, pneumatics, hydraulics, and pipework.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical technical drawings.
• Understanding of food hygiene standards and high-care factory requirements.

Working Conditions

• Working within a fast-paced food production facility.
• Environments may vary between high-care cleanrooms, ambient areas, and cold storage.
• Working at heights and confined spaces.

Working Monday - Friday, 11 hours days

£26 per hour plus digs.

Reference 225697737